West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50

Charming 1830s character home with flexible living spaces and a lovely private town garden

Description

Nestled in a sought-after location just a short distance from Pittville Park and the vibrant town centre, this wonderful character home exudes charm and offers generous, flexible living accommodation. Dating back to 1830, the property has been sympathetically converted into a comfortable and stylish family home, blending period elegance with modern convenience.

Upon entering, the welcoming reception hall sets the tone for the home’s warm and inviting atmosphere. The ground floor provides a wealth of living space, including a cosy snug and an impressive sitting room that flows seamlessly into a modern, well-appointed kitchen with views over the delightful garden. There is a library and a practical utility room which enhances everyday convenience, while a separate wing of the house offers additional flexibility. This area comprises of bedroom five, two office spaces, and a shower room, making it ideal for use as a guest suite, home workspace, or even a potential self-contained annex.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms. The second bedroom benefits from a private en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside, the beautiful private garden enjoys a desirable south facing aspect, filled with mature trees and colourful shrubs and a patio area perfect for al fresco dining. At the end of the garden, a detached double garage offers excellent storage or workshop potential, and private off-road parking provides convenience and security.

Location

The Coach House, West Drive is situated in a well established residential area, on the northern side of Cheltenham, yet within half a mile of the town centre with a regular bus service, or a leafy walk through Pittville Park. Also within easy reach are the Pump Rooms and Prestbury Park racecourse.

Cheltenham is famed as one of the most complete Regency towns in England and historically the original and most fashionable spa.

Less than a hundred miles from London it nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley, and is home to numerous prestigious schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Pates Grammar.

Now a highly sought after place to live the town is well known for its grand houses set amongst formal avenues and beautiful garden squares.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished museum and art gallery, whilst Cheltenham also has a thriving cultural scene that includes two concert halls and three theatres. There are the numerous festivals such as The Wychwood Festival, the festivals of literature, science, food and drink and, perhaps the pinnacle for some, the jazz festival, which has historically attracted such known performers as Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

Undoubtedly for many more, the highlight of the year is the annual racing festival culminating with the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar, and an attraction that draws the public to the town year after year.

Square Footage: 2,659 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.